Websites

The internet is filled with interesting websites that approach rope bondage from different perspectives. Check them out and expand your knowledge and your perspectives. Don’t hesitate to share your own recommendations in the comments below.

Free websites

Many incredible websites share information for free, or mostly free. Here are a few that I recommend:

• Rope365.com – Yes, this very website! You’ll find information on various topics covering the foundation of rope bondage. From Weeks 1-8, you’ll find full tutorials and 365 rope exercise ideas with resources when available.
• Kink Love: Resources for kinksters – A list of resources for rope topping, bottoming and self-tying
• Crash Restraints by Topologist and RachelKi – A very structured website with lots of videos and information on various ties. From floorwork to suspension. It features Topologist’s creative engineering style.
• Remedial Ropes by Shay Tiziano – Excellent bondage safety and articles.
• The Rope Bottom Guide by Clover – Information and blog focussed around being tied. Includes a bottoming guide and a blog.
• Kinbakunomicon – Excellent podcast on the history of rope bondage.
• Rope podcast – Podcast with educative content and interview with various expert. Check out episode 90 for an interview with Ebi McKnotty talking about Rope365.
• Kinbaku Today by Zetsu – News and blog about Japanese rope bondage for the Western audience.
• Rope study by Ma’iitsoh Yazhi – The website of the Richmond, Virginia group. Includes free online classes: introduction to rope bondage and introduction to bottoming.
• Self-suspend by Shay Tiziano – A website dedicated to self-suspension.
• Butterfly Bondage – Personal website of Butterfly Bondage in the Netherlands that includes inspiring pictures and links to more resources.
• Saara Rei – Personal website of Saara Rei in Sweden that includes inspiring pictures.
• Tokyo Bound by Osada Steve – Blog with lots of interviews and other information about Japanese bondage.

Paid websites

Paid website usually have a higher production values and usually include some free content.

• Shibari Study by Gorgone – High-quality educational videos with a monthly subscription system featuring different instructors.
• Shibari Classes by Esinem and Nina Russ (affiliate link) – Monthly price per class.
• The Dutchy – Western style ties on zentai wearing person and dolls.

Vimeo Channels and Movies

• Rope365 video channel – Video to match the Rope365 activities. Mostly ASMR with instruction subtitles.
• Basic rope bondage videos by Yukinaga Max and Tina – A collection of well-made videos that covers the Japanese style basics.
• Crash Restraints Videos by Topologist and RachelKi – Large collection of tutorial videos for various ties. Interesting sexy bondage and suspension.
• Jyowa by Pedro Diniz Reis – Is a movie between a documentary and an aesthetic experience that features five of Japan’s top rope artists. 
• The Pleasure of Rope by Bob Bentley – Documentary about rope bondage.
• Kinbaku – Documentary featuring Osada Steve, Asagi Ageha, Yukimura Haruki, Kitagawa Shuhei, Hajime Kinoko etc.

YouTube Playlists and Channels

The Rope365 YouTube Channel has free videos that supplement the different activities of the website:

• Foundation
• Harnesses and Rope Structures
• Book Exploration

Many other YouTube channels offer interesting content for free:

• Rope tutorials by MrLuckiesRope – Massive amount of videos of Japanese style rope bondage tutorials including structures and suspension.
• BondageTuition by Christian Red  – Various tutorials, sessions, and other blogging videos
• Yagami Ren – Various tutorials and discussions, in Japanese but generally with subtitles 
• Anatomie Studio – Inspirational videos of various ties. 

Since there are more channels coming and going. We have been compiling playlists by topic to help research different aspects of rope.

• What is Rope Bondage References
• Rope Safety References
• Consent & Communication References
• Single-Column Ties References
• Frictions and Hitches References
• Improvisation and Flow References
• Rope Joints References
• Bundles and Storage References
• Chest Harness References
• Frog Ties (Futomomo) References
• Rope End References
• Rope Care and Properties References
• Anatomy and Mobility References
• Tension and Handling References
• Body Manipulation References
• Bed Ties References
• Hands in Front Ties References
• More Hands in the Back References
• Elbow Ties References
• Asymmetric Arms Ties References
• Neck Restriction References
• Hips and Peaches (butt) Ties References
• More Lower Body Ties References
• Sitting and Kneeling References
• More Restriction References
• Hands and Fingers Ties References
• Feet and Toe Ties References
• Quick Release and Exploding Knots References
• Decorative Knots and Crafty Ideas References
• Rope Making References
• Hojōjutsu and Prisoner Ties References
• More History References
• Bamboo, Poles and Furniture References
• Between Legs (crotch) Ties References
• Head and Hair Ties References
• Rope Games and Tricks References
• Pulley and Suspension Lines References
• Self-Suspension References
• Rope Suspension References
• Rope Performances References
• Rope Book References
• Mainstream References

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